Replacing The Processor Heat-Sink Fan; Procedure; Postrequisites - Dell XPS 2720 Owner's Manual

Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1 Slide the processor heat-sink fan under the tab on the hard-drive cage and align
the screw holes on the processor heat-sink fan with the screw holes on
the middle cover.
2 Replace the screws that secure the processor heat-sink fan to the middle cover.
3 Connect the processor heat-sink fan cable to the system board.

Postrequisites

1 Replace the system-board shield. See "Replacing the System-Board Shield" on
page 32.
2 Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 18.
3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
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